Gilbert Amy (1936)

Suite lyrique (2004)

from the opera Le Premier Cercle, for four soloists, male choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 2004
    • Duration: 40 mn
    • Publisher: Durand, Paris, nº D.&F. 15636, 2005
Detailed formation
  • ensemble of vocal soloists(solo soprano [], solo bass-baritone [], solo mezzo-soprano [], solo baritone []), men's choir à 16 voix
  • 6 double basses, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, contrabass tuba, 4 percussionists, harp, piano (also celesta), 14 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos

Premiere information

  • Date: 22 May 2006
    Location:

    France, Paris, Théâtre du Châtelet


    Performers:

    Salomé Haller, Karine Deshayes, Alain Vernhes, Laurent Alavaro, le Choeur et l'Orchestre philharmonique de Radio France, direction : Peter Eötvös.